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Monday, September 16, 2013

How to Get Rid of a Bruise

Ok so you fell down the stairs, or stumbled off your bike,
or just plain clumsy like I am, and you ended up with an UUUUGLY bruise on your
leg, arm, etc and you have a big event coming up. Youre freaking out and
thinking "Oh no! How do I get rid of this mess? I dont want it to
show!" Well heres some help~!

So.. What is a bruise anyway?

A bruise, also known as a contusion; is an injury in which
the capillaries underneath your skin become ruptured, allowing blood to flood
the surrounding tissue giving the reddish-purple appearance common to most
bruises.

Why do I bruise so easily?

Some people seem to bruise at even the slightest nudge, and
if you’re one of them I’m sure it gets old. Here are some of the most common
reasons a person may bruise easily:

People with platelet and blood coagulation disorders can
bruise easily.

Deficiency in vitamin C can make a person more susceptible
to bruising.

2. Treatments For Bruises

There’s not a whole lot that you can do to make a bruise
heal overnight, though you can minimize the swelling and cover up the mark
itself. Following are some tips to help you deal with the pain and speed
healing.

Bruise Pain Remedies

tylenol

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be taken to help deal with the
pain. Follow the usage instructions on the label.

An ice pack applied directly to the bruise will help with
the pain and minimize swelling. Placing some Play-Doh in a zip-lock and then
into the freezer makes a handy form-fitting cold compress.

Bruise Treatments

Applying a cold compress or ice pack will reduce swelling.
(Learn how to get rid of swelling)

Elevating the bruise above heart level will reduce swelling
as well.

Applying a compression bandage (such as an ACE bandage) will
restrict blood flow and keep the swelling down, but may hinder proper healing.

Use Arnica cream on the bruise to hasten healing. Arnica is
a herb that will help the body flush out the trapped blood.

Apply melted chocolate directly to the bruise and wrap it in
gauze overnight. Clean it off the next morning.

Apply vitamin E and/or K cream directly to your bruise.

If you’re bruise is excessively painful or accompanied by
headaches, nausea, or disorientation you should see your doctor immediately.
This may indicate a more serious injury!

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